Librarian

POSITION TITLE:         Librarian - Specializing in Teen Services

DEPARTMENT:            Library

FLSA STATUS:               Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE:          F

RANGE:                         $31.00 - 40.37 

REPRESENTATION:    None

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the Library Management Team, performs professional public library duties in one or more assigned library divisions or areas of specialization (such as Adult Services, Youth Services, or Teen Services). Trains and supervises staff in performing programming, reference, and circulation duties, to ensure consistent, quality service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a member of the Library Management Team, meeting with team on a regular basis to ensure quality library service. Assists in evaluating current services, state standards, and library’s long term needs including technology, facility, and staffing needs.
• Supervises and provides direction and technical assistance to assigned support staff, including prioritizing, and developing work plans, evaluating staff performance, monitoring progress on projects, interpreting policies and procedures, establishing standards, making hiring and termination recommendations, making pay rate change recommendations, and providing training and development for staff.
• May administer and manage the library volunteer program, including all aspects of recruitment, managing performance, assigning duties, and coordination of activities.
• Assist members in finding information using print and online resources.
• Develop, conduct, and train others to conduct programs and give readers advisory and information services for a specific age group.
• Maintain a diverse and appropriate collection; oversee purchase and weeding of materials.;
• Oversee program publicity for a specific age group.
• Work closely with LINCC and City IT people to maintain staff and public computers, copiers, and phones.
• Monitor safety concerns through viewing camera footage, sharing results with the Director, and devising a plan of action for dealing with problem situations.
• Assists employees with interactions involving dissatisfied individuals and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
• Schedule meeting rooms for programs, outside presenters, and public meetings.
• Act as a liaison to the school district, public schools, and community groups.
• Conduct readers advisory interviews to help people select materials and initiate Inter-Library Loans.
• Maintain a pleasant and decorative atmosphere in areas of the library.
• Attend LINCC committee meetings, actively engaging in projects assigned by the Director’s Group.
• Monitor spending on collections, programs, and supplies for a specific age group.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and suggestions for improving library services.
• Assists employees with interactions involving dissatisfied individuals and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
• Approach local businesses for support of programs when needed.
• Perform all duties of Library Assistant, as necessary.
• Other related duties as needed.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, the public, and other agency staff.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Library (and Information) Science.
• Two to three years library experience, including one-year supervisory experience.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform work, may be substituted for the above.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Library Schema. Understanding of computer operations in libraries, personal computer usage, integrated library systems, online library catalogs, online reference sources, and search strategies Library ILS, MS Office Suite, Google Apps.
• Principles and methods of leadership.
• Knowledge of library procedures, principles, and organization, including reference tools and a broad variety of literature and authors.
• Ability to supervise and delegate in an efficient manner.
• Principles and processes for providing quality customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to understand written and oral instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with employees and the public.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to work independently and complete work with numerous interruptions.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

• Possession of or required to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire.  Must have a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, Criminal History check and satisfactory driving record.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Library Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Employees in this class supervise and instruct volunteers, community service staff, and on-call employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Be able to reach above the head and bend to floor level
• Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for standing, bending, kneeling and moderate lifting.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer to access and input data, and type at an acceptable rate of speed.

BENEFITS:

The City offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and PERS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

To Apply:  Complete the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.